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- Page 1 Photo Diode Amplifier PDA200C Operation Manual 2012...
- Page 2 Version: 3.0.7 Date: 13.08.2012 Copyright © 2012 Thorlabs...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
3.2.4 Setting a BIAS Voltage 3.2.5 Analog Control Output 3.2.6 Disabling the Beeper 4 Maintenance and Service 4.1 Line Voltage Setting 4.2 Replacing Mains Fuses 4.3 Troubleshooting 5 Appendix 5.1 Technical Data 5.2 Certifications and Compliances 5.3 Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts... -
Page 4: Foreword
Paragraphs preceeded by this symbol explain hazards that could damage the instrument and the connected equipment or may cause loss of data. Note This manual also contains "NOTES" and "HINTS" written in this form. Please read these advices carefully! © 2012 Thorlabs... -
Page 5: General Information
With a 12-turn potentiometer the offset of the input amplifier and of the photodiode can be adjusted. With a sliding switch on the rear side of the PDA200C a bias voltage range of +0..+10 V (for polarity anode grounded) or -0..-10 V (for polarity cathode grounded) can be applied to the photodiode. -
Page 6: Ordering Codes And Accessories
1.2 Ordering Codes and Accessories Ordering code Short description PDA200C Photodiode amplifier / optical power meter Thorlabs offers a variety of photodiodes for different wavelengths and power ranges, which can be used with the PDA200C. Please visit our homepage http://www.thorlabs.com for further information. -
Page 7: Installation
1 operation manual 2.2 Getting Started Prior to starting operation with the Photodiode Amplifier PDA200C, check if the line voltage set with the voltage selector at the rear panel agrees with your local supply and if the appropriate fuses are inserted (see sections Line Voltage Setting and Replacing Mains Fuses Connect the unit to the line with the provided mains cable. -
Page 8: Operating Instruction
Select the parameter to be displayed Key Range ”Down” Select the measurement range (increasing the sensitivity) Key Range “Up” Select the measurement range (decreasing the sensitivity) OFFSET Potentiometer for PD input offset adjustment PD INPUT Photodiode input © 2012 Thorlabs... - Page 9 4 mm banana jack for grounding Selector switch for the photodiode bias voltage: CG (-) / OFF / AG (+) Serial number of the unit Indicator / switch for line voltage (included in fuse holder) Mains connector and fuse holder © 2012 Thorlabs...
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Page 10: Operation
PDA200C 3.2 Operation Attention Prior to switch on the PDA200C please check if the line voltage setting (see the indicated voltage in the fuse holder's window R5 ) corresponds to your mains voltage! If the selected voltage does not match, please set it correctly as described in section “Line Voltage Setting ”. -
Page 11: Calibration Of The Power Display
This calibration is valid for all current ranges of the PDA200C. 3.2.4 Setting a BIAS Voltage The PDA200C provides the possibility to apply a reverse voltage of up to ±10 V (bias) to the photodiode (photo-conductive mode). Set the bias switch (R3 ) to “OFF”... -
Page 12: Analog Control Output
If audible signals are unwanted, the beeper can be disabled: Press and hold key “Up” (F16), then toggle beeper status using the key “Down” (F15). Now the beeper state is displayed: “Sd.On” Sound ON “Sd.OFF” Sound OFF © 2012 Thorlabs... -
Page 13: Maintenance And Service
4 Maintenance and Service 4 Maintenance and Service Protect the PDA200C from adverse weather conditions. The PDA200C is not water resistant. Attention To avoid damage to the instrument, do not expose it to spray, liquids or solvents! The unit does not need a regular maintenance by the user. It does not contain any modules and/or components that could be repaired by the user himself. -
Page 14: Replacing Mains Fuses
To avoid risk of fire only the appropriate fuses for the corresponding line voltage must be used. 1. Turn off the PDA200C and disconnect the mains cable. 2. The fuse holder (R7, see figure below) is located below the 3-pole power connector of the mains jack (R6). -
Page 15: Troubleshooting
PDA200C in order to receive the RMA (Return Material Authorization) instructions accordingly. If you don’t find the error source by means of the trouble shooting list please contact Thorlabs for advise and/or return instructions. © 2012 Thorlabs... -
Page 16: Appendix
Dimensions (W x H x D), with operating 146 x 77 x 320 mm³ elem. Weight <3 kg ) non-condensing All technical data are valid at 23 ± 5°C and 45 ± 15% rel. humidity (non condensing) © 2012 Thorlabs... - Page 17 1 x 106 V/A ± 0.05 % f.s. 20 kHz 1 mA 100 pA 1 x 107 V/A ± 0.05 % f.s. 5 kHz 100 nA 10 pA 1 x 108 V/A ± 0.1 % f.s. 1 kHz © 2012 Thorlabs...
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Page 18: Certifications And Compliances
Emissions, which exceed the levels required by these standards, may occur when this equipment is connected to a test object. Performance Criterion C was reached at additional test levels according to EN 61326-1:2006 table 2. Replaces 73/23/EEC, amended by 93/68/EEC © 2012 Thorlabs... -
Page 19: Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts
5 Appendix 5.3 Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts USA, Canada, and South America Thorlabs, Inc. 56 Sparta Avenue Newton, NJ 07860 Tel: 973-579-7227 Fax: 973-300-3600 www.thorlabs.com www.thorlabs.us (West Coast) Email: sales@thorlabs.com Support: techsupport@thorlabs.com Europe UK and Ireland Thorlabs GmbH Thorlabs Ltd. Hans-Böckler-Str. 6... - Page 20 Waste treatment on your own responsibility If you do not return an “end of life” unit to Thorlabs, you must hand it to a company specialized in waste recovery. Do not dispose of the unit in a litter bin or at a public waste disposal site.
- Page 21 Thorlabs warrants material and production of the PDA200C for a period of 24 months starting with the date of shipment. During this warranty period Thorlabs will see to defaults by repair or by exchange if these are entitled to warranty.
- Page 22 User Manual. Should you require further information on this product, or encounter specific problems that are not discussed in sufficient detail in the User Manual, please contact your local Thorlabs dealer or system installer.
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